In a remarkable demonstration of prompt action and maritime expertise, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) successfully rescued a fisherman in distress 50 nautical miles off the coast of Valaichchenai on 17th May 2024.
May 18, 2024
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The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) organized the Open National 2-kilometre sea swim for the second time in history, known as the "Coast Guard Cup-Fly to Mirissa," which concluded successfully on Sunday, 12 May 2024. The historic sea swimming event, named the "Coast Guard Cup-Fly to Mirissa," took place at the scenic Mirissa Sea area, right behind the Coast Guard headquarters...
May 12, 2024
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In a commendable display of swift action and strategic coordination, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) responded decisively to an oil spill incident reported late on the evening of May 5, 2024. The spill, originating from a fuel transferring bowser that had fallen into a waterway at the Laggala Divisional Secretariat...
May 07, 2024
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Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers managed to rescue 09 local youths whilst drowning at sea in several successful rescue operations within the month of April 2024.
May 02, 2024
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The Disi Rela initiative, a collaborative effort between the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), concluded on a successful note, showcasing the commitment of both nations to enhancing maritime security...
Apr 24, 2024
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Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Ship Samudraraksha apprehended a large drug consignment approx. 133 nautical miles off Dondra, South of Sri Lanka on 12th April by conducting a coordinated operation based on information provided by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN).
Apr 13, 2024
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The lifesavers of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) who are attached to 16 lifesaving posts around the country have rescued 36 invaluable lives in several successful rescue operations during March 2024.
Apr 08, 2024
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Around 10,000 newly born baby turtles that were hatched from several hatcheries belong to SLCG were released to the sea safely under the Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Project (CGTCP) in March 2024.
Apr 01, 2024
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On March 25, 2024, His Excellency Jean-François Pactet, the Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and Maldives, undertook an official visit to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Headquarters- Mirissa.
Mar 25, 2024
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A joint operation was meticulously planned and executed by Coast Guard western region in collaboration with Assistant Director fisheries Mahawewa. This operation, conducted on 19th March off the coast of Wennappuwa, resulted in the apprehension of two individuals engaged in illegal light coarse fishing activities.
Mar 19, 2024
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